Healthcare Basics

Learn the basics of Spain's healthcare system, including how to obtain Spanish health insurance and who to call in an emergency.

Discover everything about health insurance for seniors in Spain, including finding specialists, assisted living, and complementary care.

What are the medical requirements for a Spanish visa? From health insurance to medical certificates, learn what you need to move to Spain.

From dentists and family doctors to emergency numbers and public hospitals, discover all there is to know about healthcare in Spain.

Find out whether you need private health insurance in Spain in 2025, with insider info on costs, coverage, and medical professionals.

This must-have list of emergency numbers in Spain will help you in a variety of emergencies, alongside a list of important Spanish helplines.

Living in Spain? Navigate the latest coronavirus restrictions and information in your new home with our look at COVID-19 in Spain.

We give an overview of immunization for children and adults, as well as travel-related vaccines and those for higher-risk groups in Spain.

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